InternationalProfs.org teaching the less developed world

Markus, Thank you for this news which I share with some of our Worknets groups. Andrius Kulikauskas

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Markus, Thank you for this news which I share with some of our Worknets
groups. Andrius Kulikauskas

Mark Petz wrote:

> Got this may be of interest to some you know.
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>
> Subject - Virtual Volunteer for IPP
>
> Hello,
> My name is Lynette Wilson. I’m a college intern, recruiting for the
> International Professors Project.
>
> Below is a brief description of what the project is about. If you are
> interested in volunteering, feel free to email me back and visit the
> website for more information.
>
> The International Professors Project {IPP} is a 501 (c) 3 organization
> driven solely by volunteers like you. A typical IPP volunteer spends
> 2-5 hours a week utilizing online social networking and other various
> resources to help identify future IPP volunteers. To begin your IPP
> volunteer experience kindly log in to our website:
> http://www.internationalprofs.org
> <http://www.internationalprofs.org/>, and register yourself under the
> “Join Us” option. Please be prepared to include your current
> Curriculum Vita/Resume and other biographical information to complete
> your IPP registration.
>
>
>
> Below is a brief overview of services we provide:
>
> 1. We identify individuals who are willing to teach in colleges and
> universities in less developed countries around the world.
>
> 2. We create and foster discussion and research groups via online
> resources. More specifically, we are continually connecting
> individuals, groups and organizations to one another all while
> identifying individuals in each academic area. We have found that
> within these groups the following occurs:
>
> a. Communication between members is fostered
>
> b. Unique perspectives on common problems are gleaned, due to
> individuals international membership
>
> c. Collaboration opportunities are created
>
> d. Educational materials and resources are exchanged
>
> e. Research initiatives are launched
>
> f. Concepts and ideas for larger initiatives are cultivated
>
> g. Mentorship and opportunities for our International Students
> (students in graduate programs located in less developed countries)
> are fostered
>
> h. Position papers are written by our International Students based on
> content of group discussion
>
> 3. We are currently extend ing our mission to tie other foundations,
> non-profit organizations and university centers into our network, to
> which we would provide our volunteer services.
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Lynette F. Wilson
> Email: wilsonlf2003@... <mailto:wilsonlf2003@...>
> Website:http://www.internationalprofs.org
> <http://www.internationalprofs.org/>
>
>
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